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Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
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1968-Present
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1944
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Portsmouth
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Legislator
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<p>Portsmouth native L. Louise Lucas was one of the first women to graduate from the apprentice program at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, where she became its first female shipfitter in 1971. Later she worked as the command’s Federal Women's Program manager and as an Equal Employment Opportunity officer. She studied vocational-industrial education and urban affairs at Norfolk State University, earning a BS in 1971 and an MA in 1982. Lucas joined its faculty in 1994 as an assistant professor coordinating research efforts and securing federal aid to develop retraining programs as a result of military and defense industry downsizing in the region. A respected entrepreneur, Lucas is the president and CEO of Lucas Lodge and other related businesses providing residential and health care services for intellectually disabled adults.</p>
<p>Concern about substandard housing led her to get involved with the Portsmouth Emergency Housing Coalition. Continuing her anti-poverty efforts, Lucas served as director of the Southeastern Tidewater Opportunity Project from 1985 to 1992. Believing that "power concedes nothing without demand," she embarked on a political career in 1984 when she became the first Black woman to win election to the Portsmouth City Council. In 1991 Lucas was elected to represent southeastern Virginia's 18th District in the Senate of Virginia, and in December 2019 she became the first woman and the first African American elected its president pro tempore. Throughout her career, Lucas has advocated legislation related to voting rights restoration, reducing firearms purchases and expanding background checks, redistricting, regulation of casino gaming, and expansion of health care for Virginians.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2021"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2021</span></a> <span>Strong Men and Women in Virginia history honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy.</span></p>
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As a community activist, entrepreneur, and state senator, L. Louise Lucas has been a tireless advocate for residents of southeastern Virginia.
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This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy.
Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
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1968-Present
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1978
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Arlington County
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Political Activist and Mentor
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<p>Krysta Jones grew up in a U.S. Navy family and was encouraged to understand the importance of African-American history. After graduating from the University of Florida, where she directed Students Taking Action Against Racism, she spent two years in Paraguay with the Peace Corps. She settled in Arlington County, worked as a lobbyist, and studied at the University of Virginia's Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership to hone her skills as an advocate for others. While earning a master's degree at The George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management, Jones was challenged to expand her thesis on Virginia's lack of African-American representatives in Congress, and in 2006 she established the Virginia Leadership Institute. Now known as Vote Lead Impact, her nonpartisan organization trains and mentors African Americans to run for elected office at all levels in Virginia and nationwide and also awards scholarships to those who want to pursue leadership development programs.</p>
<p>Jones strives to bring diversity to government and engages women and young people in advocacy work to develop the next generation of leaders among traditionally underrepresented populations. A member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., she has invested countless hours in leading social action efforts and mentoring women in politics around the world. She published <em>A Seat at the Table</em>, an interactive guide to help people get involved in solving community problems. Active locally, Jones has served on the boards of the Junior League of Northern Virginia and the Arlington Community Foundation, and in 2014 she was named one of Leadership Arlington's inaugural 40 Under 40 honorees for her efforts to inspire and build connections among future community leaders.<br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2021">2021</a></span> Strong Men and Women in Virginia history honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy.</p>
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Krysta Jones is passionate about encouraging and empowering others to make a difference in their communities, state, and nation.
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This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy.
Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
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1968-Present
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1988
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Charles City County
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Government Official
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Growing up in Charles City County, Kaci Easley was inspired by the examples of her mother, a former director of the Virginia Council on Human Rights, and her grandmother Iona W. Adkins, who served from 1967 to 1988 as clerk of the Charles City County Circuit Court. Easley earned a business degree from Hampton University and a master's in public administration from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Following her family's example of public service, Easley worked at the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a program analyst, a project manager with its National Finance Center, and as an administrative officer at its Natural Resources Conservation Service. In 2014, she was appointed to the staff of Virginia's Secretary of Natural Resources, who works to advance the governor's environmental priorities. <br /><br />Only 27 years old when she was named director of Virginia's Executive Mansion, Easley was the first African American to hold that post. She supervised a full-time staff of five and helped care for the governor's family while hosting hundreds of official state events and receptions at the oldest continuously occupied governor's residence in the United States. During her time there, she was an advocate for the governor's goal of expanding opportunities for all Virginians. She helped spearhead projects that led to the unveiling of portraits in the mansion of Richmond civil rights attorney Oliver W. Hill and civil rights activist Barbara Johns. Easley also worked with the First Lady to make the mansion more environmentally friendly and accessible to all. <br /><br />In 2018, Easley joined McGuireWoods Consulting, where she is a vice president in the Virginia State Government Relations group and specializes in executive and legislative affairs and local government relations.<br /><br /><br /><span><a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2020</span></a></span><span> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy.</span>
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This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy.
Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
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1952
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Fairfax County
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Judge and Musician
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As a student at Fisk University in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, Marcus Williams traveled around the region as a musician, playing with the likes of Duke Ellington and Quincy Jones. After graduating with honors in 1973, he went on to earn a law degree from Catholic University in 1977 and also studied European business law on a fellowship in London. After returning to the United States, Williams became an assistant commonwealth's attorney in Fairfax County and later an assistant county attorney handling consumer affairs, public contracts, and utility regulation. As a member of the county's Criminal Justice Advisory Board, he helped advise officials on aspects of the criminal justice system in Fairfax. <br /><br />The General Assembly elected Williams a judge of Fairfax County's General District Court on February 28, 1987, making him the first African-American judge in the county. The governor appointed Williams a judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit in September 1990 and the assembly elected him to a full term on January 17, 1991. During his 22 years on the bench, Williams oversaw numerous civil and criminal trials in the state's largest trial court. He has also shared his knowledge of business law as an adjunct professor at George Mason University, has taught at the National Judicial College, and has served on the education committee of the Judicial Conference of Virginia for District Courts. In 2007 he was appointed to the Virginia Criminal Justice Services Board. <br /><br />Since retiring in 2012, Williams has taught advanced English to students in China and has lectured on trial advocacy, international commercial arbitration, and public corruption at universities in Europe. He is also a mediator and arbitrator for Juridical Solutions PLC. Returning to his musical roots, Williams continues to record albums and perform his mix of jazz, Latin, and rhythm and blues music at venues around the world.<br /><br /><br /><span><a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/strong-mw-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2020</span></a></span><span> Strong Men & Women in Virginia History honoree, Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy.</span>
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2020 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree
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This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy.
Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
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1968-Present
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Birth Date
1930
Birthplace
Fredericksburg
Occupation
Minister and Civic Leader
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<p>Born in Houston, Texas, Lawrence Anderson Davies grew up intending to study medicine and graduated with a biology degree from Prairie View A&M University in 1949. Army service inspired him to take up the ministry and upon his discharge he joined Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. Davies later received a divinity degree from Howard University and a master’s degree in sacred theology from Wesley Theological Seminary. Ordained in 1956, he first served at Washington’s Good Samaritan Church. In 1962 he became pastor at Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) in Fredericksburg.</p>
<p>Davies became involved in Fredericksburg community affairs and sparked the creation of Citizens United for Action to combat racial discrimination in the city. In 1966 he became the first African American elected to Fredericksburg’s city council, and after serving for a decade, he was elected the city’s first African-American mayor. He continued to win reelection as mayor until retiring in 1996. Davies was instrumental in Fredericksburg’s growth, helping spur the creation of low-income housing and encouraging the establishment of an affordable bus system. He has been an advocate for increased access to mental health treatment, supported a community wellness coalition, and in the 1990s helped ensure that a new hospital was built in the city limits. After 50 years as pastor of Shiloh (Old Site), Davies retired from the pulpit in 2012, but has continued his community activism. In 2016 he was honored by Leadership Fredericksburg for his integrity and vision.</p>
<p><i>Nominated by William Bailey, Pamela Bridgewater, and Xavier Richardson, Fredericksburg.<br /></i></p>
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The first African American elected mayor of Fredericksburg, Reverend Lawrence A. Davies has devoted his life to serving his community.
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2019 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree
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This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy.
Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
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1968-Present
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1966
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Harrisonburg
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Mayor and Mentor
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<p>Growing up in Harrisonburg, Deanna Reed was surrounded by women whose examples of community service inspired her to mentor young women of color. When she returned to the city to care for her aging grandmother, Reed worked in the public schools and became involved in several community organizations, including the African-American Culture Festival and the Harrisonburg Women's Service League, of which she has served as president. For more than thirty years she has also been a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In 2009 Reed co-founded Precious Gems Academy, an after-school mentorship program for students from elementary to high school. In 2015 she became program director for the On the Road Collaborative, a local initiative that connects low-income youth with academic support, career enrichment classes, and leadership development to prepare middle- and high-school students for life after graduation.</p>
Concerned about school overcrowding, Reed began attending city council meetings and was struck by the fact that there were no female members at the time. After unsuccessfully attempting to recruit a woman to run, she decided to run for office herself, winning election in 2016 with the most votes in the council's history. The first African-American woman elected to Harrisonburg’s city council, she was also the first to be chosen mayor by the council. As mayor, Reed focuses on education and strives to bring together Harrisonburg’s diverse communities. In 2018 <i>Essence</i> named her to its list of Woke 100 Women, which highlights African-American change agents.<br /><br />
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2019 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree
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The era immediately following World War II brought about vast changes, not only in foreign policy, but in economics and a changing civic landscape. The liberalism of the New Deal era grew into movements towards increasing civil liberties and economic opportunities, particularly for minorities and women. Protests became more and more common to the average American as groups demanded equal rights and voting equality. These movements were juxtaposed with Jim Crow laws and the reemergence of the KKK, which showed the darker side of life in the American South.
The Cold War pitted the United States and its allies in the newly formed NATO against the ever-increasing and expanding Soviet Union and its fellow Communist regimes, particularly China, Korea and Vietnam. While this era is considered Postwar, it is in fact a move towards a new type of war, where campaigns are fought not only on the battleground, but in the political arena and social consciousness as well, fueled strongly by the increasing influence of television news. The fall of the Nazi regime opened the door to the Iron Curtain and Soviet dominance of Eastern Europe, and the defeat of Japan opened previously invaded lands to the chance to choose new leaders, many of whom sided with the tenants of Communism over those of Capitalism. The United States would spend much of this time period combating the “Domino Effect” to try and stem the spread of Communism, particularly in its own hemisphere with Cuba. At the same time, the United States invested millions into Western Europe through the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan to halt the spread of Communism further west.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards
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1945-1970s
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1931
Birthplace
Williamsburg
Death Date
2018
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Judge and Civic Leader
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Born in Washington, D.C., William T. Stone grew up in the vicinity of Williamsburg, where he attended the local segregated schools and worked in his family's funeral home. In 1953 he graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration and economics from Central State College in Wilberforce, Ohio. Afterward he served in the army as a military policeman and trained as an embalmer. Encouraged in his youth to pursue a legal career by a dean at the College of William and Mary's law school, Stone studied law at American University and earned his degree in 1962. He established a private practice in Newport News, but soon returned to Williamsburg, where he opened a firm that later became the city's first integrated law office. Although he did not take on civil rights cases, he was a local advocate for the rights of African Americans and women. <br /><br />In April 1968, Stone was the first African American appointed a substitute judge for James City County and the city of Williamsburg, making him one of the earliest African American judges in Virginia. He presided over cases in the general district court and the juvenile and domestic relations court. While sitting on the bench he continued to practice law and to operate the family's funeral home, becoming a mentor for African Americans in both fields. He resigned as a judge in 1998 and retired from practicing law the following year. At a public event in 2000, Williamsburg residents honored Stone for his many accomplishments. In commemoration of his legacy and commitment to the community, a major thoroughfare in Williamsburg has been dedicated in his honor.<br /><br />
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2019 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Honoree
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Colonization and Settlement
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The colonial era in American history is essential in setting the framework for all the eras to follow. Nearly two centuries of colonization on the continent and in the Caribbean provide three distinct groups to study – indigenous peoples, Africans brought to the colonies and Europeans, both the colonial powers and the generations born on American soil. The varying reasons for departure from Europe set the stage for how different colonies came into being, and interacted with each other. Violent conflicts, importation of disease and dispossession of native lands were all results of Europeans’ interactions with the indigenous populations. The importation of slaves also led to an economic structure in some colonies that became, in their minds, reliant on the continued existence of slave labor.
The role of religion is extremely important during this time period. It was a defining characteristic of some colonies, as opposed to the economic reasons others were established. Ideas of religious freedom, denominationalism and the Great Awakening all impacted daily life in the colonies. Government structure and political life had distinct characteristics in New England, the mid-Atlantic, and the South differed in the ways they groped their way toward mature political institutions. Religion and politics were often influenced by the European nation who colonized the area – French, Spanish, Dutch or English. Economics were affected by geographic location and the local natural resources, adding to regional differences, and sometimes, division.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
Date
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1607-1763
Person
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Birth Date
fl. 1706
Birthplace
King William County
Death Date
1712
Occupation
Pamunkey Chief
Biographical Text
<p>When famed Pamunkey leader Cockacoeske died in 1686, her successor as chief was a niece who might have been known as "Mrs. Betty, the Queen," according to a petition filed with the General Court in 1701. Pamunkey leaders sometimes changed their names in accordance with important contemporary events, so it is possible that Mrs. Betty became known as Ann (fl. 1706–1712) following the ascension of Queen Anne to the English throne in 1702. Much about her life is not known, but Ann did send a son to the Indian school at the College of William and Mary to be educated and also to serve as an English captive to guarantee the tribe's good behavior.</p>
<p>As a Pamunkey <i>weroansqua</i>, or female chief, Ann worked to uphold Indian rights in the face of increasing pressure from the English colonists. Her name appears on several documents between 1706 and 1712, petitioning Virginia's colonial government to confirm Pamunkey ownership of tribal lands and pushing leaders to prohibit white settlers from encroaching on these lands in violation of established treaties. Ann sought to reduce the annual Indian tribute to the English, which had become more difficult as settlers' incursions reduced Pamunkey access to fish and game. She also requested that Indian youth employed beyond tribal lands be returned to their people and that colonists refrain from selling liquor in Pamunkey towns, a practice that had caused indebtedness among some Indians. Ann does not appear by name in any extant documents after 1712 and is thought to have died about 1723.<br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://edu.lva.virginia.gov/changemakers/va-women-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2019</a></span><span> </span><span>Virginia Women in History honoree, Library of Virginia.</span></p>
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Ann
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Virginia Women in History
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As chief of the Pamunkey Indians, Ann fought to preserve the rights of her people when they were threatened by English colonists.
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2019 Virginia Women in History Honoree
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Contemporary United States
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This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy.
Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
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1968-Present
Person
An individual.
Birthplace
Richmond
Biographical Text
Trained in marketing and public relations (and classical piano), she came to the United States in 1996 to join her husband, a native of Puerto Rico, who was then serving in the U.S. Army. Today, she is human services coordinator and manager of the Office of Multicultural Affairs for the City of Richmond.<br /><br />Watch excerpts from Karla's interview about:<br />
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/BmJQUrkWmss" target="_blank">Belonging</a> </strong>(1:03)</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/k-_TyRE82-o" target="_blank"><strong>Challenges</strong></a> (0:34)</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/gycBY_wtjvw" target="_blank"><b>Virginia</b></a> (2:08)</li>
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Karla Almendarez-Ramos
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New Virginians
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An account of the resource
A native of Honduras, Karla Almendarez-Ramos is human services coordinator and manager of the Office of Multicultural Affairs for the City of Richmond.
Community Leadership and Philanthropy
Government and Law
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Contemporary United States
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An account of the resource
This era is, in large part, a study of the United States as a global power – politically, economically and militarily. The detente with the Communist China under Nixon begins a shift in our “Domino Theory” in Asia. The collapse of the Soviet Union, the overthrow of communist governments in Eastern Europe, and the end of the Cold War and the nuclear arms race also changed how the United States interacted with Europe. At the same time, intervention and actions increased in our own hemisphere and in the Middle East. Terrorism also became a driving force behind foreign policy.
Politically, there was a shift away from liberalism for much of this time period. Political scandals such as Watergate and Iran-Contra were treated differently than previous scandals, thanks in large part to an increase in television coverage. The governmental role in the economy, environmental protection, social welfare, and more shifted greatly during this time period and that role, and its scope, are still being debated today.
Socially, this time period saw for the first time immigration primarily from Asia and Central America. A new wave of reform movements promoted environmental, feminist, and civil rights agendas. There was also a resurgence of religious evangelicalism. Technological advances once again redefined not only the economic landscape of America, but also the lives of everyday citizens.
Learn more in the National U.S. History Content Standards.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1968-Present
Person
An individual.
Birthplace
Richmond
Biographical Text
Born in small farming village on the Eritrean border, he came to the United States during a time of political unrest to attend college. He has worked in the field of refugee resettlement for the past 25 years and is currently the state refugee resettlement coordinator with Virginia's Office of Newcomer Services.<br /><br />Watch excerpts from Seyoum's interview about:<br />
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<li><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/KFLA_egXspg" target="_blank">Belonging</a> </strong>(1:46)</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/ar7Nri8s8jU" target="_blank"><strong>Belonging</strong></a> (1:45)</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/it-xJA9Sgys" target="_blank"><strong>Journey</strong></a> (0:50)</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/SBA2r1O-vIM" target="_blank">Opportunity</a></strong> (2:12)</li>
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Seyoum Berhe
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New Virginians
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A native of Ethiopia, Seyoum Berhe is currently the state refugee resettlement coordinator with Virginia's Office of Newcomer Services.
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